Wow, things are really heating up.
The SEC has filed an amended complaint against LSU concerning the university’s potential plans to add former NFL players to its football roster. Alongside this, they are organizing a vote for league presidents to consider whether to expel the Tigers from the conference.
While it’s unlikely the SEC will follow through with such drastic action, the filing signals the league’s determination to assert its authority over conference regulations.
In this recent action, the SEC indicated that its presidents and chancellors will meet Thursday to discuss the possible termination of LSU’s membership.
The conference references Section 3.1.5 of its Constitution and Bylaws, which grants the presidents “plenary power and authority with respect to all affairs of the Conference of any type or nature whatsoever.” It also empowers them to take actions outlined in Article 3 of the Constitution at their discretion, according to a report.
The SEC has scheduled a meeting Thursday to “decide whether to terminate Louisiana State University (“LSU”) as an SEC member institution pursuant to Section 3.1.5 of the SEC Constitution and Bylaw.” https://t.co/50wSMQ25Pg pic.twitter.com/mpp5aGES3H
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) September 8, 2026
As noted previously, it’s generally thought that the SEC won’t actually remove LSU from the conference. Even if there was uncertainty about it, I’d still strongly believe they wouldn’t actually make such a move.
The notion of commissioner Greg Sankey and the SEC presidents actually taking the drastic step of ousting one of college football’s most iconic and profitable programs feels absurd. LSU football generates significant revenue, attracts high television ratings, and fills stadiums regularly. There’s no way the SEC would be willing to lose something that brings in so much income over a few camp signings that didn’t get drafted.
The SEC seems to want to create a sense of urgency, trying to pressure schools back in line and push Congress to approve an antitrust exemption. But let’s stay grounded: LSU isn’t going anywhere, Lane Kiffin will continue his antics, and the conference comes off as ridiculous when pretending it might actually push out a key team just to make a point.
If I were in LSU’s shoes, along with Lane Kiffin, I’d definitely be calling the SEC’s bluff… I really doubt they’re going to follow through on any of this.
